Natasha Tax

Natasha is a 5th year missionary serving as a program director for FOCUS in Europe. Before moving to Europe, she studied at Temple University and then served as a missionary at Columbia University in New York City for 2 years. Her favorite activities are baking and visiting Marian shrines.

4 Lessons from Sts. Joachim and Anne – Our Spiritual Grandparents

Who doesn't love basking in the wisdom of their grandparents? I love calling my grandparents and asking them to tell me about their lives. Even though my grandmother’s memory...

Planning Your Spring Break? Keep the End in Mind

“Time passes, eternity awaits.” I spent a summer at Franciscan University's campus in Austria and a clock mural stared at me daily with this saying. It reminded me of...

How to Stay Catholic While Studying Abroad

Are you about to embark on a study abroad adventure? Studying abroad can be a life-changing opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and stretch yourself beyond your...

What I Learned When God Cancelled All of My Mission Trips

Since my first encounter with Jesus through serving the poor in college, mission trips have been a pivotal part of my faith life. Coming back from my first mission...

What a 4-Year-Old Taught Me About Being a Missionary

I’ve never felt so out of place in my entire life. Last July I went on a mission trip to Taiwan. As it turns out, July is the worst time...